Overview
Conservation Crew Member Jobs in Flagstaff, AZ at American Conservation Experience – CREW
Interested in community service, AmeriCorps, and directly helping to protect our public lands and environment? Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and receive free housing, hands-on skills training, an AmeriCorps education award eligibility, and the chance to travel and work in a variety of locations ranging from popular National Parks, Forests, and local natural protected areas. This is a great entry-level position to gain valuable life and career skills while providing national service to restore and conserve our lands and resources.
American Conservation Experience is a non-profit conservation corps, and we are looking for applications to join our crew programs in a variety of locations across the country. You will typically serve for 13 or 26 weeks on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and historic preservation, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service.
Compensation and benefits include a package valued at $2,000/month or more depending on location. This package includes housing, program meals, project transportation, and puts $360 a week in your pocket.
Additional benefit details include:
$720 bi-weekly living allowance
3 meals daily while on project- accommodating your dietary needs whenever possible
Free housing accommodations on off days
Access to a variety of outdoor pro deals
Upon successful completion of a full term, AmeriCorps members receive a Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 (for 900 hours/26 weeks) or $1,956.35 (for 450 hours/13 weeks)
Eligible student loans can be placed into forbearance while serving in AmeriCorps with ACE
Comprehensive hands-on training to prepare you for a career in conservation. Trainings may include chainsaw, technical trail, herbicide, wilderness medical/first aid, Leave No Trace, outdoor leadership, conflict resolution, team dynamics, backcountry skills and more
We are currently looking for members nationwide for our start dates in Spring & Summer 2025. Opportunities are available in California from state parks along the coast all the way into the High Sierras, the high desert and forests of the Mountain West, the Southwest and its canyons and mountains, and throughout the Eastern US from the Smokies to the Atlantic Coast.
Take your first steps towards beginning or advancing your career in conservation by applying with us today!
Title: Conservation Crew Member
Company: American Conservation Experience – CREW
Location: Flagstaff, AZ